Responsibilities
- Analyse the age, nature and components of rock, minerals, soil and other environmental samples.
- Conduct sample tests and checks, including gas chromatography, carbon and isotope data, viscosity and solvent extraction.
- Work with a range of specialist equipment as part of your research, including mass spectrometers, microscopes and electron microprobes.
- Undertake field visits to collect site samples.
- Generate computer models using specialist software.
- Map specific geochemical areas for research and analysis.
- Interpret a variety of data and analyse results.
- Liaise with geologists, petroleum engineers and commercial managers.
- Provide support and recommendations to mainstream geologists.
- Develop databases to track and organize information.
- Provide data and feedback to clients.
- Undertake long-range theoretical and applied research.
- Write technical reports and papers for journals.
- Teach and lecture on specific areas within geochemistry.
- Give presentations at conferences and other events.
- Keep up to date with developments and new research.
- chemical engineering
- earth sciences
- environmental sciences
- geochemistry
- geology
- geophysics or geotechnology
- marine sciences or oceanography
- Mineral or mining engineering.
- laboratory skills, such as general technical ability and safety awareness
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to work as part of a team
- networking skills
- research skills and the ability to manage a project or study
- good numeracy skills
- a methodical approach to work for analysing samples and collating data
- good IT and database skills
- intellectual and personal flexibility
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